Kubota LX3310 vs. Deere 2038R Tractor Cold Start & Why We Bought Kubota!
Tractor Time with Tim· Feb 2021
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Overview
Filmed at 23°F with both tractors sitting outside overnight, this video focuses narrowly on one thing: side-by-side cold-start procedures for the Kubota LX3310 and Deere 2038R, walking through each manual's specified technique and noting real differences like the Kubota's automatic RPM management versus the Deere's manual throttle requirement. It also spends several minutes explaining why the channel bought the Kubota with their own money. Best for shoppers curious about cold-weather starting behavior or the purchase rationale.
An owner-operator channel that purchased the Kubota independently and has an ongoing loaner relationship with a local Deere dealer, which the host openly discloses.
Side-by-side specs
| Kubota LX3310 | John Deere 2038R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 27 hp | 30.4 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 2245 lb | 1,949 lbf (pivot) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2139 lb | 1,356 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | Not Published | 5.2 gpm |